Spear & Jackson SPJCS 4040 User manual

Operating instruction Petrol Chain Saw
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" WARNING! PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT"
"KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE”
SPJCS 4040

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Read and follow the operating instructions and safety
information before using for the first time.
Always wear PPE (Personal Protective Clothing).
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Wear gloves!
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Wear safety shoes!
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Wear a safety helmet, eye and ear protection!

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Please read these instructions carefully
before installing and operating the
petrol motor scythe!
Petrol Engine Quick Start Guide
Ensure correct fuel/oil mixture 50:1
STARTING
1. Set the On/Off switch to “On (I)” to start the
machine.
2. Pull out the throttle lever until it locks.
3. Push the primer bulb 10 times.
4. Place saw on a firm, flat surface. Hold saw
firmly as shown. Pull starter rapidly 2 times.
Beware of moving chain!
5. Push in the throttle lever as far as it will go .
Note - the amount of Choke will vary slightly
depending on the weather conditions, a small
amount of experimentation is advised.
6. Hold saw firmly and pull starter rapidly 4
times. Engine should start.
7. Let the engine run for 10 seconds to warm
up. Press the throttle lever briefly, the engine
will go to “idling” speed.
Note - this quick start guide is intended for
experienced users who have already
assembled the tool, please refer to the
manual for details.
If machine does not start after minimum 6 pulls
on starter cord refer to petrol Engine Q & A on
page 21.
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Table of contents Page
1. General safety instructions 10
2. Layout 12
3. Proper use 12
4. Environmental protection 12
5. Installation 12
6. Before starting the machine 13
7. Operation 14
8. Technical data 16
9. Maintenance 16
10. Storage 18
11. Waste disposal 19
12. Ordering spare parts 19
13. Troubleshooting 20

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Packaging
The unit is supplied in packaging to prevent it from
being damaged in transit. The raw materials in this
packaging can be reused or recycled.
When using the equipment, a few safety
precautions must be observed to avoid injuries
and damage.
Read the operating instructions carefully and
comply with them at all times. It is important to
consult these instructions in order to acquaint
yourself with the unit, its proper use and the
important safety regulations.
Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the
information is available at all times.
If you give the equipment to any other person,
make sure that you pass on these operating
instructions as well.
We can accept no liability for damage or
accidents which arise due to non-compliance
with these instructions.
1. General safety instructions
1.1 Explanation of the symbols and warning
signs on the machine (Fig. 27)
1. Read the user manual before using the machine
2. On all jobs performed with the saw you must
always wear safety goggles to guard your eyes
from flying materials/objects and a sound-proof
helmet, ear plugs or the like to protect your
hearing. Wear a safety helmet if there is a risk of
objects falling on you from above.
3. Wear gloves to protect your hands.
4. Wear safety shoes to protect your feet.
5. Warning! Danger!
6. Make sure that the chain brake is released. Pull
back the handle/chain brake before operating.
7. Noise emission complies with Directive
2000/14/EC!
1.2 Explanation of the pictograms for handling
on the machine (Fig. 28)
A safety sign is fitted to the chain saw’s fan filter
cover. This label, along with the safety instructions
on these pages, should be carefully read before
attempting to operate this unit.
 Important: Picture 1/2/3 Warns about a
dangerous method of working that must not be used.
Picture 4 RECOMMENDED
Recommended operation for safe sawing.
IMPORTANT:
1. Beware of recoil.
2. Do not hold the saw in one hand.
3. Avoid contact with the tip of the rail (chain return
point).
RECOMMENDED
4. Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Place your
right hand on the rear handle and your left hand
on the front handle.
1.3 Kickback safety precautions
 Warning: Kickback can lead to dangerous loss
of control of the chain saw and result in serious or
fatal injury to the saw operator or to anyone standing
close by. Always be alert. Rotational kickback and
pinch-kickback are major chain saw operational
dangers and the leading cause of most accidents.
KICKBACK may occur when the NOSE or TIP of the
guide bar touches an object, or when wood closes in
and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning-fast
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back
toward the operator.
PINCHING the saw chain along the BOTTOM of the
guide bar may PULL the saw forward away from the
operator. PINCHING the saw chain along the TOP of
the guide bar may PUSH the guide bar rapidly back
toward the operator.
Any of these reactions may cause you to lose control
of the saw, which could result in serious personal
injury.
Beware of the following:
Rotary recoil (Fig. 29)
A = Recoil distance
B = Recoil reaction zone
Impact/Jamming recoil and pulling reactions
(Fig. 30)
A = Pull
B = Solid objects
C = Push
To prevent pulling reactions, place the wood you wish
to cut against the claw stop. Use the claw stop as a
pivot point during cutting.
1.4 Safety Instructions
 Warning: When using petrol tools, basic safety
precautions, including the following, should always
be followed to reduce the risk of serious personal
injury and/or damage to the unit.